Looking Back

Sitting here, looking at old photographs Pacing back and forth, across the floor I can’t believe all this time has passed I hate that I let everything go It all slipped through my fingertips Simply terrifying how time has flown

I’d give it all for a re-do I’d give it all to be brand new

Looking back at the end of the day Looking back on the what went away Looking back at the mess I made I’m looking back on how it all has changed

I wonder if anyone else has known The sting of regret you can’t forget Wonder how on earth you ended up alone Cause it started out so strong One thing you missed it, started driftin’ Now everything you had is gone

I’d give it all for a re-do I’d give it all to be brand new

Looking back at the end of the day Looking back on what went away Looking back at the mess I made I’m looking back on how it all has changed

I start to think its better off this way But remembering how its faded Something I was promised I'd always have And now it has been turned to ash I can’t stand looking back

I’d give it all for a re-do I’d give it all to be brand new

Looking back at the end of the day Looking back on the things I never say Looking back at the mess I made I’m looking back on how it all has changed

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